Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to be Exposed for Public Veneration in Arunachal Pradesh from 31 October to 21 November 2026

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dates Venue Programme 31 October 2026 Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, Tawang Monastery Arrival, ceremonial reception and inaugural ceremony 1-7 November 2026 Tawang Monastery Public darshan and exposition 8-13 November 2026 TGL Monastery (Lower Gompa), Bomdila Public darshan and exposition 14-20 November 2026 Golden Pagoda, Namsai Public darshan and exposition 21 November 2026 Namsai-Tezu-New Delhi Ceremonial departure and r...


INS TARKASH CALLS AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 30 Oct 2026, as part of her ongoing operational deployment to the Southern Indian Ocean Region. The port call reflects the close maritime partnership between India and Mauritius and provides an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral naval cooperation through professional interactions, joint activities and cultural exchanges. During the port call, the ship's crew w...


AIR MARSHAL INDERPAL SINGH WALIA APPOINTED AS THE VICE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, AVSM VM is appointed as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) from 01 November 2026. Presently, he is the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command. The Air Officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned n the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 11 Jun 88. He is qualified on all variants of the MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-27, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI. In a car...


Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth Highlights Role of Self-Reliant Defence Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat while Inaugurating VISV-2026

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated विश्व-2026 (VISV-2026: Vision, Innovation, Synergy, Values), organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on October 30, 2026. The event, themed "Showcasing Defence Capabilities, Strengthening Global Partnerships," featured a semi...


DRDO leads thematic session on 'Semiconductors & Next-Generation Chips' and showcases advanced technologies at ESTIC 2026

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) participated in the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from October 27 to 29, 2026. The conclave with the theme 'Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Society', was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and was jointly organised by 12 ministries/departments under the guidance of the Principal Sc...


FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON OF THE INDIAN NAVY DEPARTS COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, departed Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 29 Oct 2026, marking the conclusion of a successful port call. The visit featured bilateral engagements between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), reinforcing defence cooperation and the maritime partnership between the two nations. During the port call, the Senior Officer,...


Special Campaign 6.0: MDoNER Steps Up Drive for Cleaner Workplaces and Greater Administrative Efficiency

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and its organisations are actively implementing Special Campaign 6.0, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The Campaign focuses on promoting cleanliness, optimising office space, strengthening record management and ensuring the timely disposal of pending matters. Progress under Special Campaig...


Union Environment Minister visits CAQM's 'PAVAN-I3C' Integrated Command and Control Centre to review Air Pollution Mitigation Operations

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today visited the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) newly developed Integrated Command and Control Centre (I3C), named PAVAN (Platform for Air quality Vigilance and Analytics for NCR), in New Delhi. The Minister reviewed its technological framework and operational readiness. Developed as a single-window digital nerve centre, PAVAN-I3C inte...


The Government of India Constitutes the 'High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat'

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has constituted a High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat to undertake a review of India's banking sector and recommend structural, institutional, regulatory and legislative reforms necessary to make it globally competitive, financially inclusive, and resilient for Viksit Bharat, 2047. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech 2026-27 had anno...


Monthly review of accounts of Government of India upto September 2026 (FY 2026-27)

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The monthly accounts of the Government of India upto the month of September, 2026 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below: - The Government of India has received Rs.18,35,422 crore (50.3% of corresponding BE 2026-27 of Total Receipts) upto September, 2026 comprising Rs.12,76,088 crore of Tax Revenue (Net to Centre), Rs.4,80,732 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and Rs.78,602 crore of Non-Debt Capital Rec...